State Park
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Captain Cook State Recreation Area · Nikiski, AK
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- Address:Nikiski, AK
About
Captain Cook State Recreation Area is virtually undiscovered by most visitors to the Kenai Peninsula. It offers a peaceful setting of forests, lakes, streams and saltwater beaches.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Bishop Creek
Alaska
1.3 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Ap-Raph-Mag-Win Circle Trail
Alaska
1.2 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Wolverine, Raven, Wolf and Bear Loop
Alaska
4.9 mi600 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
2.6 mi
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Funny River Horse Trail
Alaska
24.4 mi1,037 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Marsh Lake
Alaska
5.7 mi
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Alaska hunting page
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